Cheeky Mid Weeky

In this podcast, the host interviews Stephen Yorkman, the head strength and conditioning coach at Gilman. We discuss his background and journey to becoming a coach, starting from interning at Del State to working in the private sector. Yorkman shares his experiences and the challenges of balancing work and family life in the private sector. He advises aspiring coaches to initially take on as many...

In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of understanding and prioritizing personal values with Stephen Yorkman. He emphasizes the need to put family first and make time for what is truly important. We also shares our struggle with saying yes to everything and the benefits of learning to say no; and encourage listeners to identify their values and be strict with their boundaries. Overall...

Nagging ankle injuries are not fun AT ALL! One way that athletes and coaches have helped speed this process up is by using the FireFly device. Learn about it more in this clip. _______________________________ Be sure to hit the subscribe button to get more free content from us ___ CONNECT: 📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork 🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork 🐦Tw...

Alabama Football does this, why aren't you? And what they are doing makes a TON of sense. As we continue our conversation with Jake from FireFly we talk about how teams use the FireFly device to help keep their athletes legs fresh before practice. _______________________________ Be sure to hit the subscribe button to get more free content from us ___CONNECT: 📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/st...

Not all times of the year should you be worried about recovery. Sometimes you need to train hard and not recover. This is because your body can adapt to your same recovery modality. This even matters during the in-season. For teams like American football with a game every Saturday, Monday-Wednesday recovery is not as important until the next game. Find out more by listening! ______________________...

TCU Football's Ryan Jackson discusses the importance of culture in building successful teams, particularly in college football. He mentions that while talent and training are important, culture plays a significant role in determining a team's success. The importance of sports psychology and education is highlighted, with a focus on motivation and mental toughness. CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.y...

Episode 116 of the CMW is LIVE! We talk all things recovery this episode with the first employee of FireFly. FireFly is a portable device that makes recovery simple and easy for coaches, athletes, athletic trainers, etc... In the episode we dive into what is recovery and why athletes need to recover. We also talk about times when they do not need to recover. _______________________________ Be sure...

In this episode, TCU Football's Ryan Jackson discusses the importance of reducing catastrophic injuries in sports. He emphasizes that injury prevention is not just about avoiding injuries altogether, but rather about minimizing the severity of potential injuries. We explore different training methods, such as high force and high velocity exercises, and discuss how they can contribute to injury red...

Ryan Jackson, a sports dietician and strength coach at TCU Football, joins the podcast to talk about his career in strength and conditioning. He shares his upbringing in a nerdy family and how it influenced his interest in science and sport. He discusses his educational background in exercise physiology and nutrition, as well as his experiences working as a graduate assistant and in various coachi...

In this conversation, guest Ryan Jackson from TCU Football, discusses the importance of nutrition in college football. He mentions that he is the only person in college football who combines the role of a sports dietician and a full-time strength coach. We discuss that strength coaches often have more knowledge about nutrition than dietitians have about training. Ryan also emphasizes the importanc...

Shawn and I delve into the topic of square one and its relevance in athletic training. We discuss how square one differs from other modalities like RPR and stress that it should not be withheld from athletes. Shawn believes that utilizing square one from the start can enhance an athlete's performance and provide better raw materials for their development. He mentions that while certain joint actio...

The conversation delves into the topic of injury assessment and treatment. We discuss our experiences with helping clients overcome pain and achieve better movement. We question the traditional approach of prescribing corrective exercises, advocating instead for providing the nervous system with the sensory input it needs to restore function. Additionally, we argue that once the nervous system is...

In this episode of The Cheeky Mid Weeky we interviews Sean Sherman, the creator of the Signal Six and Square 1. Sean discusses his motor control restoration systems and how they help athletes improve hip internal rotation (IR). He emphasizes the importance of hip IR and how it can grant athletes strength and mobility. Sean also introduces Signal Six as a tool for coaches to enhance their training...

In this conversation Shawn Sherman shares his experience with a client who did not respond well to muscle activation techniques (M-80). Despite multiple attempts, the client's symptoms worsened after each session. Eventually, the Shawn decided to try the polar opposite approach and focused on the anterior chain instead. Surprisingly, the client experienced significant improvement, with their pain...

In this video we talk about the importance of focusing on change in direction training and body adaptation, rather than solely on acceleration and running abilities. We highlight the work of experts in the field who are pioneering in this area and also explore the concept of teaching individuals how to stop better in order to improve speed. Overall, we emphasize the need for a balanced approach to...

In this video we talk about the importance of focusing on change in direction training and body adaptation, rather than solely on acceleration and running abilities. We highlight the work of experts in the field who are pioneering in this area and also explore the concept of teaching individuals how to stop better in order to improve speed. Overall, we emphasize the need for a balanced approach to...

Episode 113 is Live! In this episode of the CMW, we interview Dan Pfaff about the role of speed training in team sports. We discuss whether speed drills truly transfer to on-field performance and whether it is worth teaching frontside mechanics to team sport athletes. Dan also shares why he transitioned away from college strength and conditioning. Tune in for an entertaining and informative conver...

In this conversation with legendary coach Dan Pfaff we talk about all the prerequisites athletes need to demonstrate prior to asking them to sprint. CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured 📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork 🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork 🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/coach_j_lima 📷Instagram: https://www.in...

Major League Baseball wants to speed the game up. Is this a good thing? We talked with former ML relief pitcher Steve Cishek bout this and how it effects pitchers. Believe it or not pitchers used to try to slow the game down by taking longer between pitches. Well now they can't. Find out how this effects the way you prepare your pitchers. _______________________________ Be sure to hit the subscrib...

Want your pitchers to throw the ball harder? That is great only if you know about the cost that is associated with doing such. We talk with 12 year MLB vet Steve Cishek bout his experience in the weight room and how it helped him throw harder. However, he notes, that throwing faster means more demand on joints, ligaments, and muscles. Make sure your athletes are prepared for this speed. __________...

This week's episode is LIVE! We are joined by former MLB pitcher Steve Cishek and we talk all things baseball S&C. In this weeks episode we dive into: - How to train baseball pitchers in the weight room - Pitch clock implications in baseball - Icing pitchers shoulder after throwing. _______________________________ Be sure to hit the subscribe button to get more free content from us #education...

Ever wonder what professional baseball players do to prepare their bodies? Think you have what it takes to train them? Watch this video to hear from former 10 plus year MLB vet Steve Cishek as to what it is like preparing your body for the 162 game season. These athletes are absolute machines! _______________________________ Be sure to hit the subscribe button to get more free content from us #edu...

Want to figure out how to help your athletes run faster? One of the best ways to do so is using the profiling method that Les recommends. After you know how well they can accelerate and reach top speeds you need to look at how they technically sprint. What does their body look like as they move through space? Learn all this here on this bonus episode.

This week's episode is LIVE! On the show this week we are joined by none other than Les Spellman Les is a well know S&C coach who has worked with some elite athletes across a wide array of sports. In our conversation with him this week we talk about speed principles, his start in S&C, force-velocity profiling, and deceleration training. We also talked to him about at what point does he sto...

Most S&C coaches have heard of RPR. If you have not it stands for Reflexive Performance Reset. Square 1` is a relatively new concept in S&C and Jeff has experience with both. Hear from him as he explains the difference!